Korean Dictionary
How to say "Double Eyelid" in Korean
“Double Eyelid” in Korean is 쌍꺼풀 (pronounced "ssangkkeopul").
쌍꺼풀
ssangkkeopul
Usage & Context
An eyelid with a crease that creates a double fold. Common in beauty discussions in Korea. Important for describing eye features.
Example Sentence
쌍꺼풀이 있어요.
I have double eyelids.
How to use 쌍꺼풀 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Double Eyelid” is 쌍꺼풀, romanized as ssangkkeopul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '쌍' (ssang) like 'ssang' in 'ssang-yong' (a tense, double 's' sound). '꺼' (kkeo) is like 'kuh' in 'cuh-p' (a tense 'k' sound). '풀' (pul) sounds like 'pool' in 'pool-party'. Together, it's 'ssang-kkeo-pul'.
More Example Sentences
Self-description concerning eye features.
저는 쌍꺼풀이 없어서 눈이 좀 작아 보여요.
I don't have double eyelids, so my eyes look a bit small.
Describing someone's eye appearance.
그녀는 쌍꺼풀이 진해서 눈이 정말 커 보여요.
She has prominent double eyelids, so her eyes look really big.
Discussing the prevalence of cosmetic surgery.
요즘은 쌍꺼풀 수술이 흔해서 많이들 해요.
Double eyelid surgery is common these days, so many people get it.
Cultural Context
'쌍꺼풀' (double eyelid) is a highly discussed feature in Korean beauty standards. While many East Asians naturally have monolids (외꺼풀, oekkeopul), double eyelids are often considered a desirable trait, associated with larger, more expressive eyes. This preference has led to double eyelid surgery being one of the most common cosmetic procedures in Korea, sometimes even given as a graduation gift. However, there's also a growing appreciation for monolids, especially among some K-pop idols who rock the look.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
쌍꺼풀이 있다
to have double eyelids
쌍꺼풀 수술
double eyelid surgery
쌍꺼풀 라인
double eyelid crease/line
Related Expressions
외꺼풀
oekkeopul
monolid (antonym)
눈
nun
eye
눈매
nunmae
eye shape/look
성형수술
seonghyeongsu-sul
plastic surgery (often related to 쌍꺼풀)
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